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The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1887-05-28
Boys and Trades.

A short time since correspondent of South
ern paper, who evidently knew how to WELD some-
thing besides his pen, and this he uses to good
purpose, made some observations, from which the
Je,celers journal quotes as follows:
"I believe" says the writer, Gin schools where
boys can learn trades. Peter the Great left his
throne and went to learn how to build ship, and
he learned from stem to stern, hull to mast, and
that was the beginning of his greatness. 1 knew
young man who was poor and smart. A friend
sent him to one of these schools up North, where
he stayed two years and came back as a mining
engineer and bridge builder Last year he
planned and built cotton factory, and is getting
large salary. How many college boys are there
in Georgia who can tell what kind of native tim
Der will bear the heaviest burden, why you take
white oak for one part of wagon and ash for an
| other and what timber will last longer under wa
ter and what out of water? How many know
sandstone from limestone, iron from man ganese
How many know how to cut a rafter or brace with
out pattern? How many know which turns the
faster-the top of wheel or the bottom-as the
wagon moves along the ground? How many know
how steel is made, and how a snake can climb q
tree?
"How many know that horse gets up before
and COW behind, and the COW eats grass from
her and the horse to him? How many know that
a surveyors mark on a tree never gets any higher
from the ground, or what tree bears fruit without
bloom?
"There is power of comfort in knowledge, but
boy is not going to get it unless he wants it bad,
and that is the trouble with most college boys,
they don't want it. They too busy, and haven't
got time. There is more hope of dull boy who
wants knowledge than of genius, for genius
generally knows it all without study. These close
observers are the worlds benefactors."
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1887-05-28
Girls and Their Penmanship.
WASHINGTON Letter.


Girls should look to their handwriting, for it
may serve them at some future crisis better than
shorthand or typewriter.
There is lady clerk in the Department of the
Interior, Mrs. Avery by name, who has a snug
and easy place of sixteen hundred dollars year,
chiefly on account of the extraordinary excellence
of her penmanship. 1t is she who is selected to
copy the letters of the department which are re-
garded as of the greatest consequence, such, for
example, as are to receive the attention of the
President, who frequently compliments Mrs.
Avery's admirable penmanship.
No donbt her handwriting is neat and elegant,
because when she was learning the art, she took
pains, and no doubt other girls could do as well
by taking the same course.
Considering the advantage it is to many girls
to write good hand, it is strange that more of
them do not try to acquire this accomplishment.
Of late years our school girls and school-boys do
q great deal more writing than they did formerly.
Much is done in school now by way of dictation,
and in many schools the pupils have pencil or pen
in hand almost half the time.
But it would not be true to say that the girls OF
to-day write more legibly and neatly than their
mothers did. It would be well if they paid far
more attention to this matter than they do. But
they should make serious study of it-acquire
the habit of taking the best posture learn to use
the muscles to advantage, SO that they may not
easily become tired, and then practice as one who
intends to become professional musician practices.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1887-05-28
WHAT CAN BE HAD AT
Watkins's Provision Store,
TOwSONTOWN, Md.

PRIME FRESH BEEF, killed by Henry Lutz
Sons, BALTIC. county; FRESH PORK, SUGAR
CURED and PLAIN HAMS, the best brands in
the markets; SHOULDERS AND SIDES OF
BACON, SAUSAGE AND PUDDING, fresh
every day; S. N. HYDE & SONS CELEBRA-
TED EGYPTIAN SWEET CORN AND MARY
LAND WONDER TOMATOES, the finest canned
goods in the United States; C0FFEES-Pure Old
Government Java and Rio; MARYLAND AND
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BRILL'S SUPERLATlVE FLOUR. THE MIN
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MEAL. &C., HAVEMEYER d. ELDERS PURE
SUGARS, THE VERY BEST PRINT AND
ROLL BUTTER, BABBITT'S AND GERMAN
LAUNDRY SOAPS, together with an almost
endless variety of articles used in every house
hold Call and examine my stock.
J. MAURICE WATKINS.
Feb 26tNov.20.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1887-05-28

From the Baltimore evening News"
THE MARYLAND INsTITUTE-THE FINE OLD
BUILDING IN A BRAN NEW DRESS. -Persons who
have passed by the Maryland Institute lately
have been struck by the transformation in the
appearance of the building produced by the re-
painting of the entire structure in attractive and
tasteful colors. One of the officials of the Insti-
tute stated to NeOs reporter that the renovation
of the building was accomplished by means Of
the appropriation recently made by the Mayor
and City Council of Baltimore. The work was
done under the personal supervision and direc-
ton of Mr. Theodore Oster, inspector of building,
and only the very best material was used. The
paint used was that manufactured by the New
Jersey Enamel Paint Company, the excellence of
which has become known to the public through
the fact that it has been also used upon the Amer
lean and San buildings, Ford's Grand Opera
House, the Carrollton Hotel and many other con-
spcuous structures Mr.. Oster was requested
by the president of the Institute and several of
the directors to use this paint when the appro-
priation was made. He was at first disinclined
to acquiesce in the suggestion, owing to the fact
UndU ne ulu UOJ DGllGN0 III Tcduy pstluto.-
His opposition arose from the fact that he had
experienced the worthlessness of many articles
put upon the market under the name of ready
mixed paints, some of which were limitations of
the article suggested by the Institute officials,
and none of which were satisfactory to gentle
man so thoroughly capable of judging the excel
lence of a paint as Mr.. Oster. When, however,
his attention had been called to the buildings
mentioned above, and he had seen practical
demonstration of the qualities of this paint, he
consented, with his usual courtesy, to the wish
of those who had urged him to use the article,
and the result has more than equalled the antici-
pations of those who had urged the use of this
paint.
Mr.. c. P. Knight, No. 211 E. Lombard street
| new number), who is the general agent here
stated to Neacs reporter that he had been SELL
ing the. paint since 1871, and that in not single
instance had it failed to give satifaction to his
customers. He also stated that sample cards
! showing the different colors were furnished
gratis, on application to him by mail or in person
The numerous large buildings upon which the
paint has been used are an ample guarantee OF
its exceptional merit, and it will pay anyone who
proposes to do any painting to consult Mr.. Kngh
| before having the work done.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1887-05-28
From the "Baltimore County Union"


THE NEW JERSEY ENAMEL PAINT.-This art-
Gle has been on the market in Baltimore since
1871 and is handled by the sole general agent Mr..
Chas. P. Knight, No. I'll East Lombard street,
new number). 1t has been used extensively on
public and private buildings and the best test1-
monial as to the general excellence Of the article
is the fact that it has failed to give entire
satisfaction. None but the best materials are
used in compromising the Enamel Paint and
wherever it has been applied the general excel
lence of the work and beauty OF finish show for
themselves, and any person of experience needs
no better evidence as to its utility and value.
These paints-all colors, which are shown upon
sample cards-are put up in gallon cans and
mixed ready for use, which is great advantage
as compared with the ordinary paints in the
matter of handling as well as of applying them.
The Enamel Paint is of uniform quality and Mr..
Knight, the sole agent in Baltimore, handles i'm
mense quantities of it, showing that it is not new
to the public, but is really stable article, the
demand for it increasing with each year. Many
of the finest buildings in Baltimore have been
covered with this paint, and where properly ap-
piled it has failed to give entire satisfac-
ton. The residence Of I'll. G. Longnecker, in
Towsontown, has lately had two coats of this
paint applied to it and the manner in which 1T is
covered and the excellence Of the finish speak for
themselves. Those who propose doing any paint
ing are invited to inspect this house and see for
| themselves that everything we have said about
the Enamel Paint is facts. We have no hesita-
| ton in recommending it.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1887-05-28

LEAVE WAVERLY FOR BALTIMORE every
Is minutes from 6.05 A. M. TO 1890 P. NJ.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1887-05-28
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dnsttu the the Mechanic Arts
AITMoRENv ERMHH@
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The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1887-05-28

From the Baltimore "American."
Owing to the want Of space produced by the
great pressure upon our colurans in reporting
the proceedings of the different committees rel
alive to the reunion of the Society of the Army
of the Potomac, recently held in Baltimore, we
have been unable to call the attention of our
readers and the public generally to the new
spring dress of THE AMERICAN building, except
to announce we had given the contract to Mr.. q.
p Knight, No. 21I East Lombard street new
number). The paint used on the building is the
LIQUID enamel paint made by the New Jersey
Enamel Paint Company which has been sold in
this market for fourteen years. and endorsed py
our late Mr. Charles c. Fulton and by many rep
resentative men of our city, such as Mr.. Jonn ..
Gilman, president of Second National Bank Mr..
Jacob Hartman, president of the Metropolitan
Savings Bank and Washington Fire insurance
Company: Thomas j. Myer, of Thomas ). Myer
g. Co.; J. d. Mallory, of Reuter- y Mallory Arm
strong, Gator & Co. and many others. The selec-
ton and combination Of colors were painted on
a drawing of the building and submitted 10 zen.
Agnus for his approval in advance OF the Work,
and we are most happy to say they have come up
to our expectations, and we cordially invite tne
public to inspect the same. For seashore WORK,
which is so very severe on paint, 1t mas some
splendid endorsements, and we suggest, Tor tne
benefit of our patrons to write Mr.. knight 1or
sample cards and testimonials
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1887-05-28
TAKE NO OTHER

FOR SALE BY
J. SCOTT PRICE, Partition, Baltimore county,
SAMUEL MILLER, Monkton, q"
J. D. ALM0NY, Fairview,
ELBRIDGE SUTTON, Old Manor "
BOSLEY ROYSTON, Phoenix, "
S. W. Upton & SON, Shawan,
JOHN CUMMINGS, Cockeysvile,
ROBT. S. HEDRICK, Timonium, d"
JOHN W. HITSHUE, Resterstown, "
W. G. HINTON, Brooklandville, "
LEEF & CO., Woodbery,
P. KENNEDY, Texas,
SAM'L J. ROBINSON, Towsontown, I"
ADAM DIETRICH, Carroll,
LIEF & CO., Clifton,
JOHN H. Held, Waverly,
LESTER CLARK, 0wings' Mills,
STANSB URY BROS, Hampstead, Carroll county,
W. I. C0WMAN & CO., North avenue, Baltimore,
HOPPER, GATOR & co, n Charles ST., "
JAS. F. SMITH, N. Calvert street,
ENGLAR, KITE CO., S. Howard street,
C. S. WEBER, S. Broadway,
II. A. PIERS0N & CO., Madison avenue,
PERCY NJ. REESE,
JOHN F. 0'HARA Biddle street,
DurI To-I4:------I---L--ft
r. STUMP, E. Baltimore street,
RANKIN & KANE, Gay street,
R. H. F. LAWSON, N. Charles street.
NIAGARA HOUSE, Camden Station,
L. BIRMINGHAM, Forrest street,
J. NJ. WHITEFORD, N. Calvert street,
Dec, Aim.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1887-05-28
Mean Men.

The meanest three men in Georgia are thus de-
scribed by the Covington Enterprise: some Of
them will not drink as much water as he wants un-
less it be from another mans well or branch. The
second forbids any of his family from writing any
thing but small hand,' as it is waste of ink to
make large letters. The third stops his clock at
night in order to save the wear and tear on the
machinery. ALI of them decline to take their
county paper on the ground that it is a terrible
strain on their spectacles to read newspapers,
even in the daytime"
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1887-05-28
AT THE HOLD PLACE."
URBAN'S RESTAURANT,
York Road, near Car Station, Towsontown.

Having disposed of the Smed AAAA a.
ley House my friends will now
find me at my OLD PLACE, as = klTITl Is
above. AS heretofore, will al e5ssESssase-
ways keep on hand the finest brands of LILO ORS
BRANDIES, &C.. also Brown Stout, Basis Ale
Porter, and the choice brands of CHAMPAGNE
CLARET, &c. The BEST BEER on draught and
in bottles for family A large stock of Cigars
of best brands always on hand.
Mg-Suramer residents can always be supplied
at city prices.
Ms-Ample stabling and shedding and polite
hostler always in attendance.
LEWIS II. URBAN, Proprietor.
Jan 17'S7y.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1887-05-28
He Wanted the Cheese Without Holes

Uncle Enoch, worthy and very economical
colored man, came into the village store the othe
day. SCOT any o. dat York State cheese, Mr.
Johnsing ?" eyes, Uncle, some that's very nice
just in" "Widout any holes in it dis time, Mr.
Johnsing ?" "Holes Why, don't you like it with
holes ?" "I likes de cheese, Mr.. Johnsing, butt
Here Uncle Enoch shook his head reprovingly.-
"You done sole me too many poun's O. holes in de
past, Mr.. Johnsing" "Holes What do you
mean ?" "Why, de las poun' O. cheese bought
hyar was mon half poun' O. it holes !"
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1887-05-28
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Mechanic Arts,
BAIT MORE, NOVEMBER 9TH, 1886.

stitute of the merits of the Liquid Enamel Paint;
institute Building, am happy to say, after care1ul
pears rst-class in every particular ana 1uy JusUl
rs, JOSEPH M. CUSHlNO, fresiuenV'
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1887-05-28
The Value of Accident Insurance
Detroit Free Press.

/, An Irishman, writing to his wife, who was still
In could Ireland" began his letter by making the
following surprising statement: "It's foine coun-
thry, Bridgey, an no mistake. I've this day put
phwat they call an inhoorance on me loife, an il
I'd fall down a ladder wild me hod an break me
neck to-morry, begorra an I'd get twinty-fve
dollars wake as long as I'm dead. It's foino
country; that's phwat it Isl
The Delaware ledger. (Newark, Del.) 1879-19??, 1887-02-26
Death of Mr.. Lilly.

David Lilly, who was run over on the
10th instant while walking on the New
ark 4 Pomeroy X. r., by the noon train
on that road and had his foot so badly
crushed, died on Thursday morning.
The accident was fully described in the
LEDGER of last week and since the am
putation Of the front part of his foot
which was found to be necessary his con-
dition has been steadily and rapidly i'm
proving and the apprehensions of his
friends had been quite removed in view
of the improvement. On Wednesday
however, an alarming change for the
worst occurred and positive symptoms Of
lockjaw and blood poisoning develnpd
themselves. The doctors had feared
this complication which very frequently
follows an injury of the foot and had
adopted every possible care and precuu-
ton in its treatment. From that point
he sank rapidly and ut II o'clock died
peacefully.
The unfortunate man was forty-fve
years of age and has been sober and
industrious citizen of Newark all his
life. He is unmarried and leaves four
brothers and two sisters, among them
Alfred, Thomas, Alexander and John,
the latter living in Wilmington. The
funeral will take place on Sunday after
noon at l o'clock and interment will
occur in the NJ. +. Cemetery.
The Delaware ledger. (Newark, Del.) 1879-19??, 1887-02-26
The Fire Extinguisher.

The Buell. Fire Extinguisher was tested
on Wednesday, back ofthe school house
(now the property of John L. Lewis.)
A number ofsixteen feet boards standing
on end with large wagon load of kim
ding piled against them were set on fire.
Beside setting fire to the pile, the agent,
Mr.. James Megrattan of Wilmington,
poured about two gallons of oil over the
wood. Setting-tire to this now combust-
able pile, flame soon enveloped the
boards. Letting the fire get thoroughly
started, the extinguisher was put to work.
Two men worked the machine. In Il
short space of time the fire was out. The
extinguisher does just what is claimed
for it. In our opinion it is mighty
good apparatus, and a very handy thing
in case of fire. There were men
among those assembled who remarked,
with two or three buckets, the fire could
easily be put out" This we doubt. But
right here the majority of the people
here, we believe, do not care for fire
extinguisher. If "A man is burned out, it
is his own loss. If he is insured, all well
and good. If not, everybody sympa-
thizes. Some help II little. For the rest
he has to hustle. No fire extinguishers
needed. Everybody fully insured.
The Delaware ledger. (Newark, Del.) 1879-19??, 1887-02-26
COwRntOwn Items.

VIM. Maxwell, who has been confined
to his house several weeks, by having re-
ceived a fracture of his ribs by fall, is
able to be out and attend to business
again.
My local last week in regard to VIM.
Burns losing his eyesight is, am pleas
ed to say only true to a certain extent.
He got dust from an emery wheel in his
eyes and it was thought for IL time he
would lose his eyesight but hope is
now entertained that he will recover his
sight entirely.
Mrs. VIM. Frazier who has been con-
fined to her bed is getting better and
will soon be about again.
Mrs Rebecca Henderson, who has been
very i'll for several weeks, is now able to
be up and around her room.
Mrs. Ruth Tuft has been in very bad
health for several months. is still confin-
ed to her room.
Next Wednesday night March, ID, will
be the last night Of singing school at
w. q. TIawthornc's. a full attendance
requested.
Raymond 5. Fox and Lon Couden,
has been very i'll with whooping cough,
but are now enjoying good health.
Thursday of last week was rather an
eventful day in this section. Three we'd
dings took place on that day Mr.. Nor
ris Slack of Chester county, Pa, and Miss
Mary b. Miller, at the residence of the
BRIDES father, Rev. VIM. T. Miller, near
the Union Church, by the Rev. Mr.
Sheppard. Miss Miller was late assistant
teacher at the Jackson School. this town
Mr. Charles Blackston and Miss Tressa
Henderson, at the residence of the
BRIDES father, John S. Henderson, by
Rev Charles A. Hill.
Mr.. Edward A. Russell and Miss Anna
b. Graccy, at the Catholic Rectory al
Elkton, by Rev. J. u. Carey.
The three couples have the best wishes
and the last couple receive, for piece Of
wedding cake, the thanks Of HOMO
The Delaware ledger. (Newark, Del.) 1879-19??, 1887-02-26
The American Farmer.

The mid-February number is a COM
pendulum of agricultural information
adapted to the section in which this old
time journal has long been recognized as
an agricultural mentor. Homemade
manures and the fertilizers of commerce
are topics perennially indeed, constantly
treated in its columns, foreign countries
even being laid under tribute, to afford
the latest information and the aid that
science nows lends to agriculture. Time
ly suggestions for seasonable work a
number of engravings illustrative Of the
text, etc. No intelligent farmer should
be without this guide to better and more
profitable farming. The Farmer is pub
lished on the LIST and 18th of each month
by Samuel Sands 4 Son, Baltimore, Md,
ut 81 90 a year, and where five copies and
S5.O0 are sent, a sixth copy is given free.
The Delaware ledger. (Newark, Del.) 1879-19??, 1887-02-26

There was no meeting ON Friday even
ing, the regular meeting night. on ac-
count Of the storm. The meeting was
held the next evening, at the residence
of Mr. Hcni u. Bowen. At half past
seven O'clock all beinH present Tie excr-
cises were opened by recitation from
Miss Lula NJ. Kitchen, entitled Katie
Lee and Willie Gray" Miss Bessie Bowen
then read, in II very pleasing style Sc
lection entitled, Over Doing IT," Miss
Annie b. Foarl then read Jack Squirrel
and Squire Owl" in very creditablc
manner. Lon Davis rendered "Dutch
Charles Ride from Shendon." very nice
~ and Miss Helen J Bowen amused
the Society with recitation entitled
"Didn't Think" Miss Sallic Campbell
gave two pleasing Rotations, "Poppn'
the Question" and "Bettie and the Bear"
Browns Family Attending the Centen-
NAL" was rendered by Miss Emma Camp
bell in such n style us to cause consider
able merriment. This closed the exer-
cises for the evening. The next meeting
of the Society will be held at the resi-
dence of Col |, d. Davis, on Friday eve
ming, Feb. 25th. The President of the
Society has been absent during his term
of Office. After next meeting he, then
eX-president) can come.
The Delaware ledger. (Newark, Del.) 1879-19??, 1887-02-26

Mrs. Rachel Cantwell has sold her
house and store TO Jos. L. Wells.
The Prohibition "spotter" is not as sue
cessful as he would like to be. There is
whiskey in Elkton still.
Aleck Jackson, who is employed at
Singerly's Pulp Works fell down wall
Il distance of II feet and was severely in
jured.
Two young lnls residing about mile
from town. left home last Saturday to 90
to Florida to join the Cowboys" One
of them took about STU with him.
1t looks like we are going to have a
fire company and II steam-fre engine
There are seven candidates for sheriff
in this town.
The NJ. L. Sunday School will hold it
Missionary Anniversary on Wednesday
evening Mar. 9th.
Madame Rumor states that there will
be several weddings in the near future.
Revival services are being held in the
Free Methodist Church of this town.
Mr.. John Walmsley, formerly of this
town, but now of Buffalo, n. Y. died in
the latter place last Friday and was
buried here on Tuesday. Mr.. Walmsley
was son Of the late Robt Walmsley.
Michael Kaniler, a prisoner confined in
the Jail here took his leave last Monday
afternoon by getting over the wallis He
was waiting trial for violation of the $50
called prohibition law.
N Ash, commander of Grant Post,
q A Il, Of this town, was in attendance
at the annual encampment at Frederick
this Meek LOOK orr
The Delaware ledger. (Newark, Del.) 1879-19??, 1887-02-26


The Ladies Aid Society of the M. +.
Church celebrated their fifth anniversary
on Thursday evening. A very interest
ing entertainment was given as follows
Prayer by Rev. Geo ]. Porter A Quar-
tette, by Messrs. w. A. Woodrow, George
Widdoes, and Mrs. f. S. Gilmour and
Miss NJ. Pennington; Recitation, son
the Bison's Track" was well rendered by
Harry Maxwell; Duet, Miss Mollie Cald-
well and Mrs. Vaughn Collins Violin
Solo, Mr.. Edward Armstrong; Recitation
by Prof. b. A. Groves, MARY, the Maid
of the Inn !" Solo and Chorus, Mrs. c.
w. Prettyman, and Master Obed and
Rev. G. W. Prettyman, and W. A. Wood
row a Recitation was next very admir-
ably rected by Miss Mayme Armstrong,
entitled, "Dick's Supper" and caused
much merriment and applause. Miss
Carrie Wright sang Solo, and Prof B..
Groves gave another Recitation, "Hora-
titus and the Captive" very creditably (;
Trio, by the Misses Ella and Edith Legg,
and Andrew Widdoes Violin Solo, +.
Armstrong, followed by an accompani-
ment, violin and organ, Mr.. and Miss
Armstrong; Quartette, "With the Birds
of the Wild Woods" Messrs. Woodrow,
and Widdoes, Mrs. Gilmore and Miss
Pennington. Rev. Mr.. Prettyman in a
few humorous remarks announced the
most important part of the entertain
ment,-the collection. Miss Maymc
Armstrong recited the most amusing
recitation of the evening, sending all
away much pleased with the evenings
entertninment